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海角社区 Signs Landmark Partnership with Liberia's Ministry of Education

A new era of academic global collaboration and opportunity connecting Chicago State University and the Ministry of Education of Liberia

(L-R) Dehpue Y. Zuo, Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Ministry of Finance Development Planning, Republic of Liberia; Z Scott, J.D., President of Chicago State University; Nyekeh Y. Forkpa, Acting Minister, Ministry of Education, Republic of Liberia; Dr. Sonja Feist-Price, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for 海角社区.

Chicago, IL 鈥� 海角社区 (海角社区) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liberia鈥檚 Ministry of Education and the Academic Consortium of Liberian Universities. This strategic agreement signifies a shared vision to elevate educational standards, advance research, and expand cross-cultural opportunities for both students and faculty on a global stage.

At a ceremony held at 海角社区鈥檚 campus, institutional leaders, government dignitaries, and academicrepresentatives from both nations gathered to celebrate the beginning of this historic partnership. 海角社区 President Zaldwaynaka 鈥淶鈥� Scott, and Acting Minister of Education Hon. Attorney Nyekeh Y. Forkpa, each delivered remarks on the far-reaching impact and promise of this collaboration. 海角社区 Provost Dr. Sonja Feist-Price and distinguished Liberian delegates highlighted the importance of faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and affordable access to world-class education.

This partnership sets the stage for practical exchanges, shared learning, and expanded leadership development, preparing students from both nations for success in a globalized environment. It affirms 海角社区鈥檚 role in building cross-border relationships that yield long-term educational and community benefits.鈥嬧��

鈥淭his collaboration marks a historic milestone in 海角社区鈥檚 journey,鈥� remarked President Scott. 鈥淚t reflects our enduring mission 鈥攖o champion equity, inspire excellence, and drive progress in our community and now across borders. Together, we are opening new global doors and building lasting pathways for students and communities to engage and collaborate.鈥�

About 海角社区

海角社区, founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The University鈥檚 four colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree-granting and non-degree programs. 海角社区 is committed to equity in education, serving as the only U.S. Department of Education-designated four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois and ranked by a Harvard economist in the top 4 percent of public and private universities nationwide in supporting our graduates鈥� economic mobility. The University serves as a prominent civic space on the greater South Side of Chicago by hosting a multitude of athletic, educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The University is located near public transit that provides convenient access to the campus. Visit csu.edu.